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☆ Wimbledon day seven
▼ + stars: | 2023-07-09 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +4 min

1925 SWIATEK SURVIVES AGAINST BENCICPoland's top seed Iga Swiatek rallied from a set down and saved two match points to beat Swiss 14th seed Belinda Bencic 6-7(4) 7-6(2) 6-3 and reach her first Wimbledon quarter-finals. 1245 TEENAGER ANDREEVA BEATS POTAPOVARussian qualifier Mirra Andreeva beat 22nd-seeded compatriot Anastasia Potapova 6-2 7-5 to enter the fourth round, where she will face American Madison Keys. The 16-year-old Andreeva is making her first-ever appearance in the Wimbledon main draw. 1225 VONDROUSOVA MOVES INTO QUARTER-FINALSVondrousova moved into the quarter-finals after beating fellow Czech and 32nd seed Marie Bouzkova 2-6 6-4 6-3. Ukrainian wildcard Elina Svitolina will face Belarusian two-time major winner Victoria Azarenka in the fourth round.

Persons: Elina Svitolina, Victoria, SWIATEK, BENCIC, Iga Swiatek, Belinda Bencic, Bencic, Andreeva, Nadal, Shapovalov, Dimitrov, Tsitsipas, Ukraine's, Boulter, Andreescu Alcaraz, Jarry, Fokina, Rune, Jannik Sinner, Colombia's Daniel Elahi Galan, Andrey Rublev, Alexander Bublik, Rublev, SAFIULLIN, Safiullin, Denis Shapovalov, Jessica Pegula, Marketa Vondrousova, DIMITROV, Frances Tiafoe, Grigor Dimitrov, ANDREEVA, Mirra Andreeva, Anastasia Potapova, Vondrousova, Marie Bouzkova, Novak Djokovic, Iga, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Aadi Nair, Rohith Nair, Janina Nuno Rios, Clare Fallon Organizations: Wimbledon, AZARENKA Ukrainian, Victoria Azarenka of, Swiss, Wimbledon Vondrousova, Bouzkova, Belarusian Azarenka, Medvedev, Kazakh, Court, Madison Keys, Czech, Victoria Azarenka, Christian, Thomson Locations: Victoria Azarenka of Belarus, Russian, Bulgarian, Belarusian

☆ England & Wales Cricket Board apologises over racism and sexism
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-26 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

June 26 (Reuters) - (This June 26 story has been refiled to fix the spelling of 'apologises' in the headline)The England and Wales Cricket Board (ECB) on Monday apologised "unreservedly" to those who faced discrimination in the game after the Independent Commission for Equity in Cricket (ICEC) released a report finding evidence of racism across the sport. The report found the cricket boards had failed to prevent "structural and institutional racism, sexism and class-based discrimination", and the ECB acknowledged the need for change. "Cricket should be a game for everyone, and we know that this has not always been the case. Powerful conclusions within the report also highlight that for too long women and Black people were neglected. Reporting by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Bengaluru; additional reporting by Angelica Medina Editing by Christian RadnedgeOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Richard Thompson, Thompson, Clare Connor, Zahida Manzoor, Pete Ackerley, Ebony Rainford, Brent, Ron Kalifa, Richard Gould, Caroline Dinenage, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Angelica Medina, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Wales Cricket Board, Independent Commission, Equity, Cricket, ECB, Media, Sport, Thomson Locations: England, Bengaluru

☆ Marquez withdraws from Dutch GP after being declared unfit
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

June 25 (Reuters) - Six-time MotoGP champion Marc Marquez on Sunday said he will miss the Dutch Grand Prix after failing to recover from injuries suffered at last weekend's German Grand Prix. The 30-year-old Spaniard pulled out of the German Grand Prix after crashing five times before the race at the Sachsenring - a track where he has won eight times in his MotoGP career. The Honda driver has yet to finish a race this season and languishes in 19th place in the standings, in a season so far dominated by Ducati. "I have not arrived at Assen (race track) at 100% physically. In addition to the sprain and the finger fracture, there is a fractured rib that has been causing me a lot of pain," Marquez said in a statement.

Persons: Marc Marquez, Marquez, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Christopher Cushing Organizations: MotoGP, Honda, Ducati, Thomson Locations: Assen, Bengaluru

☆ Netherlands aim to turn 'dream a reality' after 2019 runners-up finish
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-25 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] Tokyo 2020 Olympics - Soccer Football - Women - Group F - Zambia v Netherlands - Miyagi Stadium, Miyagi, Japan - July 21, 2021. "Yes, you do dream about that (winning the World Cup)," Martens told FIFA in an interview. "And I think it is very good that you keep trying to make that dream a reality. The character in the team is back and maybe we can achieve something beautiful again at this World Cup." Andries Jonker's side will kick off their World Cup campaign against Portugal on July 3 before taking on record-four-time winners the United States on July 27.

Persons: Lieke Martens, Margaret Belemu, Molly Darlington, Martens, Andries Jonker's, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Soccer, Zambia REUTERS, Paris St Germain, Champions League, European, UEFA, FIFA, Portugal, United, Thomson Locations: Tokyo, Zambia, Netherlands, Miyagi, Japan, Australia, New Zealand, Paris, United States, Barcelona, —, Bengaluru

☆ CONCACAF suspends four US, Mexico players after semi-final
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-24 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Montes was sent off before the United States were reduced to 10 men when midfielder McKennie was red-carded following a melee. The United States emerged victorious thanks to a Christian Pulisic double that helped secure a 3-0 win over Mexico. McKennie and Dest are not part of the United States squad for the forthcoming Gold Cup, while Montes and Arteaga are included in Mexico's roster. It was not immediately clear if McKennie and Dest missing the games will count toward their suspension. The United States beat Canada 2-0 over the weekend in Las Vegas to win their second successive Nations League title.

Persons: Leeds United's Weston McKennie, West Ham, Declan Rice, Andrew Couldridge, Weston McKennie, Cesar Montes, Gerardo Arteaga, Montes, McKennie, Arteaga, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Jacqueline Wong Organizations: Soccer Football, Premier League, West Ham United, Leeds United, London, Leeds, CONCACAF, Nations League, United States, Reuters, United, Thomson Locations: London, Britain, United States, Mexico, North America, Central America, Caribbean, Montes, Canada, Las Vegas, Bengaluru

☆ Five-time champion Williams and Svitolina handed Wimbledon wildcards
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

[1/2] U.S. tennis player Venus Williams hits a return to her sister Serena during their exhibit tennis match in Johannesburg November 4, 2012. REUTERS/Siphiwe Sibeko/File PhotoJune 21 (Reuters) - Seven-time Grand Slam champion Venus Williams and former world number three Elina Svitolina were handed wildcard entries into Wimbledon, the organisers announced on Wednesday. Williams, 43, has won the third major of the year five times and returned to action this month after a five-month injury layoff. Boulter will be joined by compatriots Jodie Burrage, Harriet Dart, Katie Swan and Heather Watson as wildcard entries. In the men's tournament, Liam Broady, Jan Choinski, Arthur Fery, David Goffin, George Loffhagen and Ryan Peniston were handed wildcard entries.

Persons: Venus Williams, Serena, Siphiwe, Elina Svitolina, Williams, Italian Camile Giorgi, Svitolina, Linda Fruhvirtova, Katie Boulter, Jodie Burrage, Harriet Dart, Katie Swan, Heather Watson, Liam Broady, Jan Choinski, Arthur Fery, David Goffin, George Loffhagen, Ryan Peniston, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Christian Radnedge Organizations: REUTERS, Wimbledon, Birmingham, Czech, Tennis, Nottingham Open, Thomson Locations: Johannesburg, Italian, Birmingham, Bengaluru

☆ Murray will not 'overreact' to early Queen's exit
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-21 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

June 21 (Reuters) - Andy Murray said he will not "overreact" to his opening round exit at the Queen's Club Championships after Tuesday's 6-3 6-1 defeat by Alex de Minaur ended the three-time Gland Slam winner's hopes of securing a seeding at Wimbledon. The 36-year-old Scot, who has won Queen's a record five times, came into the match on the back of winning back-to-back grasscourt titles at the Surbiton Trophy and Nottingham Open this month. "Obviously after today, it's easy to overreact," said former world number one Murray, who has resurrected his career after hip resurfacing surgery. This year's grasscourt Grand Slam runs from July 3-16. Reporting by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter RutherfordOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Andy Murray, Alex de Minaur, Scot, Murray, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Peter Rutherford Organizations: Queen's, Wimbledon, Surbiton, Nottingham, Thomson Locations: Surbiton, Bengaluru

☆ Kante leaves Chelsea to join Saudi champions Al-Ittihad
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

June 20 (Reuters) - N'Golo Kante will leave Chelsea after seven years at Stamford Bridge and join Al-Ittihad as a free agent on a three-year contract, the Saudi club said on Tuesday. Kante is an Ittihad player now," the club posted in a video message on Twitter. British media reported the 32-year-old midfielder has signed a contract worth around 86 million pounds ($109.78 million) a year. Benzema left Real Madrid after 14 trophy-laden years and signed a two-year contract with the Saudi Arabian champions in a deal reported to be worth more than 100 million euros ($109.17 million). Kante has been a mainstay at Chelsea, winning the Champions League, Premier League, Europa League and FA Cup during his time with the club.

Persons: Ballon, Karim Benzema, Benzema, Kante, Cristiano Ronaldo, Nassr, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Toby Davis Organizations: Chelsea, Stamford, Al, France, Leicester City, Twitter, Real Madrid, Champions League, Premier League, Europa League, FA, Thomson Locations: Ittihad, Saudi, London, Al, Saudi Arabian, Kante's, Saudi Arabia, Bengaluru

☆ Gerrard says not taking up Saudi coaching offer
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-20 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

June 20 (Reuters) - Steven Gerrard said he had decided against taking up an offer to coach in Saudi Arabia following reports the former Liverpool captain was considering an offer to become coach of Saudi Pro League side Al-Ettifaq. "I was invited over there to look at a potential offer, which I did," the former England captain told Channel 4. But, as we stand right now, I won't be taking that offer up." Several high-profile names have been linked with moves to Saudi Arabia in recent months after Cristiano Ronaldo signed with Al-Nassr in December. Reporting by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Bengaluru; Editing by Peter RutherfordOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

Persons: Steven Gerrard, Cristiano Ronaldo, Nassr, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Peter Rutherford Organizations: Liverpool, Saudi Pro League, Al, Rangers, Scottish, Aston Villa, Channel, Thomson Locations: Saudi Arabia, England, Bengaluru

☆ Wimbledon 2023 prize money: How much do the winners get?
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

* The total prize money is a record 44.7 million pounds ($57.29 million). * First round: 55,000 pounds* Second round: 85,000 pounds* Third round: 131,000 pounds* Round of 16: 207,000 pounds* Quarter-finals: 340,000 pounds* Semi-finals: 600,000 pounds* Finalist: 1.175 million pounds* Winner: 2.35 million poundsHOW DOES THE WINNER'S PRIZE COMPARE TO 2022? The winners of the men's and women's singles in 2022, Novak Djokovic and Elena Rybakina, received 2 million pounds each. WHAT IS THE PRIZE MONEY ON OFFER IN MEN'S AND WOMEN'S DOUBLES AT WIMBLEDON IN 2023? * First round: 13,750 pounds* Second round: 22,000 pounds* Third round: 36,250 pounds* Quarter-finals: 75,000 pounds* Semi-finals: 150,000 pounds* Finalist: 300,000 pounds* Winner: 600,000 poundsWHAT IS THE PRIZE MONEY ON OFFER IN MIXED DOUBLES AT WIMBLEDON IN 2023?

Persons: Ian Hewitt, Novak Djokovic, Elena Rybakina, Djokovic, Aryna Sabalenka, Iga Swiatek, Roland Garros, Carlos Alcaraz, Swiatek, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Ken Ferris Organizations: Wimbledon, All England Club, U.S, Flushing, WIMBLEDON, Thomson Locations: Flushing Meadows, Bengaluru

☆ Man City chairman Al Mubarak says he has "strong views" on Premier League charges
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-19 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

June 19 (Reuters) - Manchester City chairman Khaldoon Al Mubarak said he has "very strong views" on the alleged financial charges imposed by the Premier League on the club, adding that the seven-time league champions are well-run. I have very strong views on that, but I am going to be unfortunately very restrained," Al Mubarak said in an interview published by the club. City could face the prospect of losing the three Premier League titles they won from 2009 to 2018 and expulsion from the league. The football pitch - what these players have achieved this year, the treble, is incredible," Al Mubarak said. These are proceedings that take whatever time they take and when we're done, we'll have a conversation," Al Mubarak added.

Persons: Khaldoon Al Mubarak, Abu, Al Mubarak, We've, we've, we're, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Christian Radnedge Organizations: Manchester City, Premier League, Champions League, City Football Group, Thomson Locations: City, Abu Dhabi, Bengaluru

☆ Murray feeling his best since surgery as he gears up for Wimbledon
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

June 16 (Reuters) - Andy Murray is in the best shape since his hip surgery as the former world number one prepares for a run at Wimbledon, he said after cruising into the quarter-finals of the Rothesay Nottingham Open. "It is really hard to say if I'm playing my best level overall," Murray added. Murray added that he is giving his best as he bids to be seeded by the time of the grasscourt Grand Slam, which runs from July 3-16. "I am doing my best to give myself the best preparation I can for Wimbledon," he said. Murray will play Swiss eighth-seed Dominic Stricker later on Friday before returning to the Queen's Club Championships on June 19.

Persons: Andy Murray, Scot, Murray, Hugo Grenier, Dominic Stricker, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Conor Humphries Organizations: Wimbledon, Rothesay Nottingham, Queen's, Thomson Locations: Rothesay, Aix, Monte Carlo, Madrid, Rome, Bordeaux, Swiss, Bengaluru

☆ Berhalter to return as US coach, the Athletic reports
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-16 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

June 16 (Reuters) - Gregg Berhalter is poised to return as coach of the United States men's team, The Athletic reported on Friday, almost six months after U.S. Soccer let his contract expire amid a shakeup at the federation. The Athletic said the deal is "still being finalised" but that Berhalter's return was "imminent". Berhalter had made remarks criticising Reyna's commitment to the team at the World Cup, saying that he even considered sending him home. U.S. Soccer launched an investigation, which said in March that the incident would not prevent the body from rehiring Berhalter. Callaghan, who took over from Anthony Hudson when he stepped down as interim manager, has guided the United States to the final of the CONCACAF Nations League where they face Canada on Sunday.

Persons: Gregg Berhalter, Gio Reyna, Berhalter, Reyna's, Danielle, B.J, Callaghan, Anthony Hudson, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Peter Rutherford Organizations: United, United States men's, The Athletic, U.S, Soccer, Athletic, ESPN, Reuters, . Soccer, CONCACAF Nations League, Thomson Locations: United States, Qatar, Berhalter, U.S, Canada, Bengaluru

☆ Fowler, Spieth and Thomas looking to invest in Leeds
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-15 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

June 15 (Reuters) - Rickie Fowler said he and fellow American golfers Jordan Spieth and Justin Thomas are looking to invest in Leeds United after 49ers Enterprises agreed on a takeover of the English soccer club. Leeds owner Andrea Radrizzani agreed to sell his stake to the investment arm of the San Francisco 49ers NFL franchise after they were relegated from the Premier League. "There is the group that's moving forward with being involved with Leeds. Myself, JT and Jordan potentially will be a part of it," Fowler told Sky Sports. The trio are looking to follow former NFL player J.J. Watt and his wife, former U.S. soccer international Kealia Watt, who have invested in Burnley.

Persons: Rickie Fowler, Jordan Spieth, Justin Thomas, Andrea Radrizzani, JT, Jordan, Fowler, I've, J.J, Watt, Kealia Watt, Ryan Reynolds, Rob McElhenney, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Peter Rutherford Organizations: Leeds United, 49ers Enterprises, Leeds, San Francisco 49ers NFL, Premier League, Sky Sports, Burnley, Wrexham, English Football League, Thomson Locations: States, U.S, Bengaluru

☆ Former world 100m champion Bowie died from childbirth complications - reports
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-13 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

June 13 (Reuters) - Former 100 metres world champion Tori Bowie died from complications during childbirth, U.S. media reported. The American, who won gold, silver and bronze medals at the Rio Games in 2016 and was crowned world champion a year later, died on May 3 at the age of 32. An autopsy report from the Orange County (Florida) Medical Examiner's Office obtained by USA TODAY Sports said Bowie was approximately eight months pregnant and experiencing labour when she died. Possible complications included respiratory distress and eclampsia, a rare condition which can cause seizures. Bowie's agent Kimberly Holland told CBS News the news would end the "hurtful" speculation about the cause of death.

Persons: Tori Bowie, Bowie, Kimberly Holland, Pearl Josephine Nazare Organizations: Rio Games, USA, CBS News, Thomson Locations: Orange County ( Florida, Bengaluru

☆ Rodri says he is playing his best as Man City eye European glory
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Rodri joined City in 2019 from Atletico Madrid in a deal worth around 50 million pounds ($62.1 million) and has won three top-flight titles. "I feel in the best moment - physically, mentally, the way I understand the game," Rodri told reporters after they beat United 2-1 in the FA Cup final at Wembley. Rodri said that City have "tried to learn a lot from the past" after coming closer to European glory in the past seasons. City featured in the 2020-21 Champions League final, where they suffered a 1-0 defeat against Chelsea in Porto. But City are now the favourites to beat Inter after winning their fifth Premier League title in six seasons last month.

Persons: Carl Recine, City's Rodri, Rodri, It's, Pep, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Stephen Coates Organizations: Soccer Football, Manchester City, Manchester United, Wembley, Manchester City's, FA, REUTERS, Premier League, Inter Milan, Saturday's Champions League, Inter, Manchester United's, City, Atletico Madrid, League, Chelsea, Thomson Locations: London, Britain, Manchester, Spanish, Istanbul, Porto, Europe, Bengaluru

☆ Benzema's Real exit 'surprise to everyone', says Ancelotti
▼ + stars: | 2023-06-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/3] Soccer Football - LaLiga - Real Madrid v Athletic Bilbao - Santiago Bernabeu, Madrid, Spain - June 4, 2023 Real Madrid players throw Karim Benzema in the air after the match REUTERS/Juan MedinaJune 5 (Reuters) - Karim Benzema's decision to leave Real Madrid after 14 trophy-laden years was a surprise, manager Carlo Ancelotti said, but insisted that the Ballon d'Or winner has earned the right to choose. The 35-year-old striker will exit Real as a free agent in the close season, with the Frenchman linked with a big-money move to Saudi Arabian side Al Ittihad. "His departure has come as a surprise to everyone, but it has to be understood. It was a last-minute decision," Ancelotti told reporters after Real's clash against Athletic Bilbao. He's earned the right to choose, and we all thank him for everything he's done for this club.

Persons: Karim Benzema, Juan Medina, Karim Benzema's, Carlo Ancelotti, Ballon, Frenchman, Ancelotti, Benzema, Cristiano Ronaldo, Ronaldo, I've, He's, he'll, Real, Eden Hazard, Marco Asensio, Mariano Diaz, Florentino Perez, Pearl Josephine Nazare, Jacqueline Wong Organizations: Soccer, Real Madrid, Athletic Bilbao, Santiago Bernabeu, REUTERS, Bilbao, Sunday, Bernabeu, Atletico Madrid, Real, Olympique Lyonnais, Juventus, Thomson Locations: Real, Madrid, Spain, Saudi Arabian, Al Ittihad, Bengaluru

☆ Sheffield Wednesday promoted to Championship with 123rd-minute Windass winner
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-29 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

Wednesday can now look forward to Championship football next season which had seemed wildly out of reach when they trailed Peterborough 4-0 after the first leg of their semi-final before producing the greatest comeback in English Football League playoff history. In front of 44,000 Wednesday fans crammed into Wembley, Windass emulated his father Dean, whose winning goal for Hull City in the 2008 Championship playoff final helped them win promotion to the Premier League. Wow," Dean Windass told BBC Radio Sheffield. "I've played for a couple of big clubs but look at this, it's unbelievable," Josh Windass told Sky Sports. Reporting by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Bengaluru Editing by Toby DavisOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ BWF extends ban on 'spin serve' until after Paris Olympics
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-29 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

May 29 (Reuters) - The Badminton World Federation (BWF) has extended the ban on the new "spin serve" until after next year's Paris Olympics and Paralympics, it said on Monday. The BWF this month temporarily banned the serve, which involves a player spinning the shuttle before launching it, after it proved to be tough to return or completely unplayable. "After consultation with the badminton community, BWF Council believed it best to forbid the 'spin serve' for another 15 months so as to not impact the Olympic and Paralympic qualifying periods and the Games themselves," the BWF said. The BWF secretary general Thomas Lund said the governing body "welcomed innovation in badminton" but added that "more evidence was needed on the potential effects" of the serve before introducing it. Reporting by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Bengaluru, editing by Ed OsmondOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

☆ Americans flocked to Portugal for cheaper, more peaceful lives, but newcomers also brought crowds and drove up the cost of living
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-24 | by ( Jordan Pandy | ) www.businessinsider.com time to read: +10 min

Americans have been moving to Portugal for years, and the pandemic accelerated the trend further. The Bagbys are part of a wave of Americans who have moved to Portugal, a country roughly the size of Indiana. "It's a very reasonable cost of living," Zaretsky told Insider. Zaretsky paid 600,000 euros for the house in Portugal after selling her Austin, Texas, home for $676,000. Portugal has a strong tourism economy, and its shoulder season draws large crowds, making the petite coastal country feel tight.

☆ Guardiola backs Haaland to fire when Man City host Real
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-14 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

May 14 (Reuters) - Manchester City manager Pep Guardiola has backed striker Erling Haaland to rediscover his best form when they host Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final after the Norwegian failed to find the net at the Santiago Bernabeu. But Erling, we cannot forget, is 22 years old and it was the first time he played in the semi-finals of the Champions League," Guardiola told reporters. He was speaking ahead of Sunday's Premier League game against Everton. "The Premier League title is so important even though I know the Champions League is so special. It's many, many months and many, many tough games, incredible effort; this is the most important thing," Guardiola added.

☆ City will be 'unstoppable' at home against Real, says Grealish
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

May 10 (Reuters) - Manchester City will be "unstoppable" at home when they host Real Madrid in the second leg of their Champions League semi-final, winger Jack Grealish said. City earned a 1-1 draw in the first leg in the Spanish capital on Tuesday after Kevin De Bruyne's stunning low strike cancelled out Vinicius Jr's opener for Real. The reigning Premier League champions are unbeaten at home since November and will hope to stretch that record in the second leg on May 17. Grealish said the team "learned so much" since they were knocked out by Real in the Champions League semi-finals last season. Real goalkeeper Thibaut Courtois said the second leg will be like a "final" for the Spanish side, who are record 14-times Champions League winners.

☆ Pegula upset with Madrid organisers after finalists denied speeches
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-10 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +1 min

May 10 (Reuters) - World number three Jessica Pegula has criticised Madrid Open organisers after the American and her fellow women's doubles finalists were not allowed to make speeches at the trophy ceremony. Pegula and Coco Gauff lost the women's doubles final 6-1 6-4 to Victoria Azarenka and Beatriz Haddad Maia on Sunday and none of the players were given the chance to address the audience. The men's doubles finalists were allowed to do so following their match a day earlier. I had a feeling something was going to happen," Pegula told reporters on Tuesday ahead of the Italian Open. "I have a lot of finals, so it's not about that," she told reporters.

☆ Sebastian Steudtner has turned to science as he chases the world’s biggest waves
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-08 | by ( Matt Majendie | ) edition.cnn.com time to read: +15 min

CNN —Sebastian Steudtner holds the world record for the biggest wave ever surfed. Steudtner holds the world record for the biggest wave ever surfed. Win, win, win or perform, perform, perform. How boring is it to win and win and win? If I want to catch waves, I don’t think about you because you’re in my way, so you’re naturally competitive.

☆ England fast bowler Sciver-Brunt retires from international cricket
▼ + stars: | 2023-05-05 | by ( ) www.reuters.com time to read: +2 min

[1/2] Cricket - ICC Women’s Cricket T20 World Cup - England v Pakistan - Newlands Cricket Ground, Cape Town, South Africa - February 21, 2023 England's Katherine Sciver-Brunt takes a catch to dismiss Pakistan's Sidra Ameen off the bowling of Charlie Dean REUTERS/Nic BothmaMay 5 (Reuters) - England right-arm seamer Katherine Sciver-Brunt announced her retirement from international cricket on Friday, bringing the curtain down on her 19-year career during which she took 335 wickets across all formats. The 37-year-old, who made her England debut in 2004, has also won four Ashes series and has been capped 267 times. I thought I'd never be able to reach this decision but I have and it's been the hardest one of my life," Sciver-Brunt said. Sciver-Brunt is the sixth-highest wicket-taker in women's Twenty20 cricket, with 114 wickets across 112 matches. Reporting by Pearl Josephine Nazare in Bengaluru; editing by Pritha SarkarOur Standards: The Thomson Reuters Trust Principles.

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